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The Irish Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘That's the end of our friendship' jokes Doireann Garrihy as she reveals Joe Duffy's reaction to her baby bump
RTE star Doireann Garrihy has jokingly said she's "ended her friendship" with Joe Duffy. The 2FM host ran into the legendary broadcaster in the RTE studio in Donnybrook after his 2 Doireann Garrihy is pregnant with her first child Credit: Instagram 2 Doireann got Joe Duffy to bless her baby bump after his last Liveline show Credit: Instagram , who confirmed his shock RTE exit after 37 years at the start of last month, looked the part in a smart three-piece suit for his last show in front of a live studio audience. The 69-year-old finished up on air for the final time at 3pm this afternoon and his fellow RTE colleagues joined in on the celebration. He visited the 2FM staff at the other side of the Donneybrook building and met The Dublin beauty is currently pregnant with her and her husband Mark Mehigan's first child. read more on doireann garrihy Doireann shared a photo on Instagram of herself smiling from ear-to-ear with her arm wrapped around Joe, who looked startled as he pointed at the camera. The mum-to-be revealed the hilarious reaction Joe had to her growing baby bump. She said: "I asked him to bless the bump. He did, and said, 'It's triplets'. That's the end of that friendship. Farewell to a legend, Joe Duffy." Doireann was also "honoured" to be handed a slice of the iconic host's leaving party cake. read more on the irish sun Joe and his beloved wife June Meehan Joe only learnt that his wife was expecting triplets just weeks before she gave birth and he admitted that he knew nothing about parenting before the trio arrived. Joe Duffy bids farewell to listeners The birth of their babies was announced on The Gay Byrne Show. Emotions ran high as Joe bid a final farewell to beloved listeners, with celebrity guest appearances and a special tribute from Taoiseach Micheal Martin this afternoon. The 69-year-old's final show kicked off with a performance from The Camembert Quartet of the classic 70s hit Thank You For Being a Friend. The band's frontman Paddy Cullivan told Joe he gave him his "big break" and added: "But for the people of Ireland, you've been beacon, a light. You've listened to genius and to some awful aul... stuff. END OF THE LINE "It's a new beginning job. This is not the end. So from the Camembert Quartet, from the people of Ireland, from everyone here: Thank you for being a friend." The emotional programme was filled with friends, fans and unforgettable past callers sharing their fond memories and praising Joe for being the "voice of the people". Taoiseach "You were and are the voice of the people. You're authentic and give the people a platform. I think you never left your roots, your working class background stood to you. The values your parents gave to you. DUFFY'S DAY "And on a personal level, going back to my student days, where you taught me a few things when I was a student activist." Joe interrupted the politician's speech and joked: "You forgot them quick enough now." Martin told Joe he has touched his family and his "personal acts of kindness" have been "quite extraordinary". He spoke about how Joe took photos of Martin holding his daughter Léana during a crab-fishing day out in Cork and Joe sent them to him after Léana's death, aged 7, in 2010. Martin said: "That's something Mary and I have always treasured." And Joe chose to keep his farewell statement simple as he subtly signed off telling listeners: "Goodbye from studio one and remember 51551 wash your hands. "Love you all. It's been a privilege. Slán go fóill."
Extra.ie
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Here's who will replace Joe Duffy on Liveline next week
Joe Duffy's (temporary) Liveline replacement has finally been revealed as the RTE star preps for his final show. Joe announced that he would be retiring from RTÉ after 27 years at the helm of Liveline last month, with his final show set to take place this Friday (June 27). Now, his hotly speculated replacement has finally been confirmed for his first week off air. Joe Duffy's Liveline replacement has finally been revealed as the RTE star preps for his final show. Pic: RTÉ It has been revealed in the RTE Radio 1 schedule that Countrywide host Philip Boucher-Hayes will be hosting the programme all next week. Philip has previously filled in on Liveline in Joe's absence. The Kildare broadcaster first joined RTE in 1993 when he began reporting on RTE Radio 1's Five Seven Live and RTE 2FM's The Gerry Ryan Show. Now, his hotly speculated replacement has finally been confirmed for his first week off air. Pic: Ruth Medjber He then began producing The Gay Byrne Show before moving to Today FM in 1997. He then joined the RTE Radio 1 team just one year later. Philip also replaced Damian O'Reilly as the new host of RTE Radio One's Countrywide in November 2022. RTE has yet to confirm who Joe's permanent successor will be, however some stars have stated they're simply not interested. Now, his hotly speculated replacement has finally been confirmed for his first week off air. Pic: RTÉ Jennifer Zamparelli says 'nobody can take over' from Joe Duffy as she revealed whether she would be expressing interest in the gig. Speculation has been growing over who will replace Duffy, with bookies tipping the likes of Katie Hannon, whose current affairs show Upfront has just been scrapped by RTE, to take over. Oliver Callan, who currently hosts the 9am to 10am slot on RTÉ Radio One, is also gaining serious momentum as the next potential presenter of the iconic phone-in show. Speaking on Oliver Callan's show on Thursday, former 2FM star Jennifer Zamparelli, whose name has also been thrown into the mix, made it clear where she stands on the matter.
The Irish Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Joe Duffy Liveline slot latest as replacement finally confirmed for star's 1st week off air & future host hunt heats up
JOE Duffy's Liveline replacement has finally been confirmed for the star's first week off air. The legendary broadcaster is gearing up for his 2 Joe is finishing up on air this afternoon Credit: RTE 2 Philip Boucher-Hayes is filling in on Liveline next week Credit: RTE Speculation has been rife over who will be replacing Joe ever since his departure announcement. The 69-year-old appeared on Morning Ireland today and confirmed that there will be no Liveline break and it'll be back on air on Monday. And it's been revealed in the RTE Radio 1 schedule that Countrywide host Philip Boucher-Hayes will be hosting the programme all next week. read more on joe duffy The renowned reporter has previously filled in on Liveline in Joe's absence. The Kildare native joined the national station in 1993 when he began reporting on RTE Radio 1's Five Seven Live and RTE 2FM's The Gerry Ryan Show before producing The Gay Byrne Show. In 1997, he moved to Today FM before rejoining the RTE Radio 1 team just one year later. Philip Most read in Celebrity And he's also worked across several documentaries and series on RTE TV including Hot Air: Ireland's Climate Crisis,The Du Plantier Affair, What's Ireland Eating and Future Shock: The Last Drop, alongside the lifestyle and consumer series What Are You Eating? and Buyer Beware. RTE star makes hilarious response to Joe Duffy replacement rumours RTE have yet to disclose Joe's permanent successor but have told listeners to expect an announcement in the autumn after they run a process to decide over the coming months. However, rumours that Katie Hannon will be taking on the gig went into overdrive following a bombshell announcement. RTE chiefs confirmed that its flagship Monday night current affairs series, Upfront with Katie Hannon, after three seasons on air. Hannon — currently the 1/5 odds-on fave with 'VERY PROUD' She will also host a new TV series ahead of the Presidential election, which must take place by November. In a statement, Hannon, 53, said: 'I'm very proud of what we achieved on Upfront. "We managed to buck the international trend and actually grew our audience on linear television and our digital footprint. "It was a privilege to work with our small team of talented and hardworking colleagues led by our editor Janet Traynor. 'I also want to thank all of those who came into our studio and trusted us with their stories and contributed to the national conversation on the issues that matter to all of us. "I'm disappointed that we won't be able to keep that conversation going.'
Irish Daily Mirror
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
RTE star Joe Duffy admits his family were 'adamant' he retire from Liveline
Joe Duffy has revealed his family begged him to retire from RTE – despite the station wanting him to stay on as Liveline host. The legendary broadcaster has worked in RTÉ for 37 years, with 27 of those spent as host of the iconic call-in show. The Dubliner hangs up his mic on June 27 but the Ballyfermot native admitted RTE were keen for him to stay on – but his family were "adamant" that he retire. Joe said: "I'm not real, real gone but it was time for me to move on from Liveline after 27 years. "My contract in RTÉ, already extended by two years, was due to finish at the end of June. "There was talk about going on for a bit longer. RTÉ were interested. "But my family were adamant - adamant - that I go. "I'm 69 and my daughter was saying that she was sick of seeing other dads retiring too late in life or not getting that chance to retire." Joe will miss discussing topical news stories and bringing issues to the public domain on Liveline every day. He hopes to keep working in some capacity, but doesn't know what that will look like yet. "I was talking to a pal this morning about topical issues, and he said, 'When you're finished with the show, you'll be able to say that freely'. "Now where I'll say it, I don't know yet. I have had offers of podcasts and newspaper columns, but I want to take it easy for a while." Joe's legacy will be Liveline, but his break in broadcasting came as a reporter for The Gay Byrne Show. His late friend and mentor often spoke of regretting sacrificing family time for work, but when Joe welcomed triplets Sean, Ellen and Ronan with wife June in 1995, his career hit a "rough patch". "Gay was thinking of retiring from the radio, and I was on the road all the time for his show. I was, well you know the line, 'Gay's representative on earth' and all that," he told the RTÉ Guide. "When Gay retired, I presented the show for two days each week, but I was told unceremoniously after a year that it was not working so I was dumped." Another late colleague of Joe's gave him some wise advice as he recalled "Gerry Ryan telling me at the time that the main thing was not to leave the RTÉ campus and tell management that you'll do whatever. So, I stuck in there." Joe will present Liveline for the final time on Friday June 27, but he doesn't want it to be an emotional show. He added: "I'd rather that day be a Funny Friday. I'd love to see all the old gang back - June Rodgers and Doc Savage and Frank Forde and all the rest - and just have a bit of fun. "I'd rather it was a roast than a toast, something to give me a good kick in the backside, something to say: 'Just get over yourself, Joe'."
Extra.ie
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Inside Joe Duffy's family life with wife June and triplets
On June 27, Joe Duffy will hang up the mic after 27 years as host of Liveline, and 37 years with RTÉ. The veteran broadcaster has been listening to how 'it's a disgraaaace Joe' for decades, from problems ranging from the mundane to the incredibly serious. His final show will air on June 27. But while most of us know him as the man to talk to on 0818 715 815, there's more to Joe than some would know. Joe Duffy announced his retirement on Thursday, with his final broadcast to take place on June 27. Pic: RTÉ Raised in Ballyfermot, Joe became one of the first people from his area to attend Trinity College. He became heavily involved in the political life at Trinity, eventually ascending to the Presidency of the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). He was heavily involved in protests by the union highlighting access to education, and incredibly, spent two weeks in Mountjoy as a result. Yep, Joe did time in the Joy. After cutting his teeth as a producer and reporter on the Gay Byrne Show, Joe presented Liveline for over two and a half decades (the beard kinda suits him, doesn't it?) Pic: RTÉ Joe joined the national broadcaster as a radio producer, becoming more prominent as a reporter on The Gay Byrne Show in the 1990s — winning a Jacob's Award in 1992. From there, he presented other programmes such as Soundbyte before he took over as host of Liveline in 1998. In 2013, he was inducted into the PPI Hall of Fame and won various IMRO Awards, and has also hosted various television programmes — including Liveline Callback and The Meaning of Life, which he took over from Gay Byrne. Joe and his wife June, welcomed triplets Ronan, Sean and Ellen into the world in 1995. Pic: Collins While attending Trinity College, Joe met June Meehan — with the couple marrying and going on to have triplets in 1995. Yep. Joe said that he didn't realise they were having such an amount of children until a few weeks before their births, telling RSVP: 'I had three children at the same time back in 1995, I had three children, about 15 different theories about parenting. Joe Duffy with his wife June. Pic: VIP Ireland 'I was a qualified family therapist and social worker, that is what I did in university. [But] you make it up as you go along, you can't play god, and you make it up as you go along. You also realise that even though they were completely disinterested at the time, they remember the places you brought them and the stories you told them over the years.' It will be the end of an era this June when Joe presents his final episode of Liveline. Pic: RTE On Thursday, May 8, Joe announced that he was leaving Liveline, with his final show to air on June 27. 'After 37 wonderful years here in RTÉ, and 27 years presenting Liveline, it has been an incredible honour and privilege to be part of a programme that relied entirely on trust: the trust of our listeners,' Joe said. 'People felt they could pick up the phone, ring Liveline, and share their lives, problems, stories sad, bad, sometimes mad and funny, their struggles, and their victories. I never took that for granted, not for a single minute. Joe Duffy during the Liveline Christmas special in 2001. Pic: RTÉ 'RTÉ has been a great place to work. Public service has always been at its heart. And now, after many happy years, I've decided the time has come to move on. I would like to thank you the listener for tuning in each and every day, it has been an honour to sit in this seat and hear your stories.' Kevin Bakhurst, RTÉ Director General, paid tribute to Joe following his announcement, saying 'Whether breaking stories like the first powerful moments of the 9-11 attacks in the US, or helping the nation navigate the often heart-breaking challenges of a global pandemic, Joe Duffy's Liveline doesn't just have its fingers on the pulse, it is the pulse of the nation. 'Joe navigated controversies, unearthed scandals, exposed scams, fought misinformation and shone a light on topics long ignored, from historical abuse to the menopause and healthcare reform. Joe was always the guide, never the story. His journalistic insights were perfectly in balance with his human instincts, and Liveline under Joe became both a sanctuary for those seeking justice, and a public square of which Joe was in full control.'
